The Coquitlam Foundation proudly hosted its annual Awards Night Celebration on June 3rd at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, bringing together fundholders, volunteers, community leaders, and guests for a memorable evening of celebration. This year, the volunteer Grants Committee selected individuals and organizations to receive $325,110 in grants and scholarships, recognizing their commitment to strengthening our community and supporting student success.

The Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to the Chan and Brown Wealth Management, Evergreen Cultural Centre, Tim Hortons, Thrifty Foods, Tri-Cities Community Television, Sandpiper Signs & Decals Inc., and Quantus Homes for sponsoring the event. And to photographer Al Lau for capturing the moments that made the evening truly special.

“It is a privilege to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of these individuals and organizations,” said Executive Director, Carol Brodie. “Thanks to the continued generosity of our donors and fundholders, we are able to support people and initiatives that create meaningful, lasting impact in our community. This year’s award recipients, both students and local organizations, are already contributing in ways that strengthen our community today and help shape its future.”

With strong stewardship of its endowment and a strategic investment approach, the Coquitlam Foundation now manages a portfolio of more than $9.7M.  Over the past year, the Foundation distributed grants and scholarships that bring its total community giving to $4.4M, reflecting its commitment to supporting local needs, strengthening the community, and empowering legacy builders across Coquitlam.

The Foundation remains committed to nurturing local talent, fostering innovation, and investing in the next generation of leaders. Awards Night highlighted this ongoing dedication to improving quality of life, addressing local needs, and building a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

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SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY RECIPIENTS

Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund

Armita Louimoghaddam – $1,000
Avery Peng – $1,000
Catalina Baciu – $1,000
Charles Jeary – $1,000
Charlie Cranston – $1,000
Danielle Coss – $1,000
Elizabeth Lina – $1,000
Francesca Madison Miguel – $1,000
Haruki Hirata – $1,000
Hoi Tei (Sophie) Chung – $1,000
Hsin-Tung (Jessica) Pai – $1,000
Isla Stewart – $1,000
Janine Newton – $1,000
Jasmine Atkins – $1,000
Jiamei Chen – $1,000
Joseff Lawrenz Lopez – $1,000
Jushin (Esther) Kim – $1,000
Katherine Kong – $1,000
Mariella Lydell – $1,000
Masrur Munif – $1,000
Melodie Qu – $1,000
Nicholas (Nick) Konopacki – $1,000
Rhea Khakh – $1,000
Santiago (Santi) Gevido – $1,000
Skander Benkhellat – $1,000
Vanessa Bobrowski – $1,000

CMLA Brodie Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund

Morgan Granville – $1,000

Coquitlam Public Library Living Legacy Fund

Angela Ivanov – $500
Chris Cheng – $500
Charles Wu – $1,500
Rachel Wu – $1,500

Coquitlam Metro Ford Soccer Club (CMFSC) Domenic Mobilio Bursary Fund

Juan Aristizabal – $1,500
Olivia Kubicsek – $1,500

Coquitlam Public Library Living Legacy Fund

Science Expo Scholarship

Daniel Zhang (2nd place) – $1,500
Lincoln Ho (3rd place) – $1,000

Danielle and Gary Couling Education Fund

Angelina Fu – $2,500
Tingyu (Willa) Zhang- $2,500

Dream Spark Initiative Fund

Ashaan Sanghera-Gulamhussein – $2,000

Engineered Bodies Continuing Education Fund

Amanda Wang – $1,500

James Gordon Stewart Fund

Ana Ordonez – $1,500
Avery Turcotte – $1,500
Caio Krause Conradt – $1,500
Darian Murray – $1,500
Gia Mattiazzo – $1,500
Patrick Lui – $1,500
Tianna Ghent – $1,500

Peter Legge Literacy Endowment Fund

Vicki Lang – $1,125
Jia En (William) Wang – $1,125

Raymond A. LeClair Memorial Scholarship Fund

Masha Riumina – $1,900

Rotary Club Community Service Award Fund

Laura De Santa – $2,000

Sharma Family Fund

Juene (Grace) Kim – $1,000
Michael Lvovsky – $1,000

Steps Together Fund

Cadence Windsor – $1,225
Armita Hatami – $1,225

Trans Mountain Education Fund

Ariel Shi – $1,000
Bronwyn de Boer – $1,000
Ethan Asplin – $1,000
Farna Naemi – $1,000
Hannah Travis – $1,000
Hong (Nhung) Duong – $1,000
Julianne (Jules) Warren – $1,000
Kayden Scarfo-Harris – $1,000
Mason Weir – $1,000
Megan Leong – $1,000
Melody Arefkia – $1,000
Micah Lock – $1,000
Rongxuan (Nuo) Zhang – $1,000
Shiting (Christy) Zhou – $1,000
Taylor Gray – $1,000

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Fund

Kelsey Dedes – $1,250
Taiga Kuwabara – $1,250

Wingrove Family Fund

Brendan Murray – $2,000
Rya Lomas – $2,000

Symington Endowment Fund

Symington Symbiotic Foundation – $20,000
Project: Empowering Steps Program

Club Aviva – $16,200
Project: Gymnastics Excellence Awards

Women’s Artistic

Abby Schmidt
Anthea Wong
Blaire Macri
Carlaya Millin
Claire Ji
Mila dos Santos
Niquita Fortich-Balatbat
Paige Wong

Trampoline Gymnastics

Adeline Fuss
Amanda Dupray
Brooklyn Lee-McMeeken
Declan Millin
Hayden Good
Kaizen Tolosa
Kira MacDougall
Kyle Taylor
Mila Pehl
Nat Donovan
Rylan Mallais
Tayler Strain
Tristan Vanden Hoven

COMMUNITY GRANT RECIPIENTS

Beverley Ann Cook Memorial Fund

Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society – $1,400
Project: Coquitlam Cancer Patient Transportation Program

Bill LeClair Community Fund

Coquitlam Heritage Society – $4,000 
Project: Our Heritage Banner Walk

Coquitlam Place des Arts Society – $3,000 
Project: Creative heARTs

Coquitlam Public Library – $3,500 
Project: Brave Spaces

Douglas College Foundation – $2,310
Project: Institute of Urban Ecology (IUE) Monthly Monday Workshops

Carleigh Rae LeClair Memorial Fund

Diabetes Canada – $15,000
Project: D-Camps: Improving Outcomes for Children Living with Type 1 Diabetes

Community Diversity Fund

Tri-Cities Pride Society – $3,000 
Project: Opening the Door: Stories of 2S/LGBTQIA+ Youth Coming Out to Their Caregivers

Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund

Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia – $3,500
Project: Inclusion Through Connection: Building Belonging in Coquitlam Schools

Coquitlam River Watershed Society – $3,500 
Project: Lower Coquitlam River Watershed Tour

Hoy Scott Watershed Society – $3,500 
Project: Hoy Scott Watershed Marketing Materials

Canadian Paraplegic Association BC (Spinal Cord Injury BC) – $3,500 
Project: Peer & Information Support for Coquitlam Residents with Spinal Cord Injury or Related Disabilities

Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society – $2,800 
Project: Adopt a Class Program

YWCA British Columbia – $3,500
Project: YWCA Como Lake Gardens and YWCA Como Lake Mews

Della and Cam Grant Fund

Scouts Canada (33rd Coquitlam Scouts) – $1,500
Project: Cubs Camping Equipment

Access Youth Outreach Services Society – $3,500 
Project: Art Journaling Group

ACT II Child and Family Services Society – $3,500 
Project: Tri-Cities Region Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Feasibility Study (Phase 2)

Best Buddies of Canada – $3,500
Project: The Friendship Program

Community First Foundation (Backpack Buddies) – $3,500
Project: Backpack Buddies Coquitlam

Crossroads Hospice Society – $7,000
Project: Extending Crossroads’ Coquitlam Based In-School and Group Support; Youth and Young Adults (YYA) Bereavement Program

Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver – $5,000
Project: JustKids Initiative (for Kids in Coquitlam)

Junior Achievement of British Columbia – $3,500 
Project: Boundless Possibilities for Coquitlam Youth

Kinsight Community Society – $5,000 
Project: Kinsight’s Approach for Youth with Complex Needs

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada (Make-A-Wish British Columbia & Yukon) – $3,500
Project: Wishes Are Medicine: Improving Children’s Health and Well-being in Coquitlam

Moresports Community Development Foundation (MoreSport BC) – $3,500
Project: Youth Leadership Volunteer Coaching Assistants

PLEA Community Services Society of British Columbia – $3,500 
Project: Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Others (TCO²)

British Columbia Technology for Learning Society (ReuseTechBC) – $3,000
Project: Computer 101 Digital Literacy Workshops with Coquitlam Public Library

SHARE Family & Community Services – $3,500 
Project: Keeping the Door Open: After‑School Counselling for Youth Ages 12–24

Société francophone de Maillardville – $3,500 
Project: Summer Camp for Immigrant Children Facing Hardship

Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation – $5,000
Project: Take a Hike Coquitlam Program

Tri-Cities Community Action Team – $1,650
Project: International Overdose Awareness Day

Tri-City Transitions Society – $3,500
Project: Bridging the Gap: Outreach and Education Initiative for Family Violence Prevention in the Tri-Cities

Young Naturalists’ Club of BC Society (NatureKids BC) – $2,250 
Project: Growing Family Nature Connections in Coquitlam

Dr. Jane Jae-Kyung Shin Family Fund

DIVERSEcity – $500 
Project: 2026 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact

Jack and Helen Stiglish/Stiglich Memorial Fund

BeaYOUtiful Foundation – $3,500
Project: Six-Week Confidence Program and Workshop Series

Garden of Compassion Society – $3,000
Project: Cultural Connection Workshops for Seniors in Coquitlam

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers – $3,000
Project: See Something, Say Something Elder Abuse Awareness Program

New View Society – $3,500
Project: In-Home Senior Support: Enhancing Independence and Well-Being for Vulnerable Seniors in Coquitlam

Margaret Susan Price Fund

BC Pets and Friends – $3,500
Project: Community Pet Therapy

Katie’s Place Animal Shelter – $20,000
Project: Sue’s Kitty and Permanent Foster Programs

Paws for Hope Animal Foundation – $10,000
Project: Support for Vulnerable People & Their Pets

Michael Coss Brain Injury Fund

Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association – $5,000
Project: Tri-Cites Brain Injury Support Group

Shelagh Elaine Fulton Memorial Fund

Arthritis Society Canada – $7,535
Project: Arthritis Camp for Children & Youth BC

OTHER RECIPIENTS

Evergreen Arts Education Endowment Fund

Evergreen Arts Programs – $14,000

Coquitlam Stroke Recovery Fund

Coquitlam Stroke Recovery Group – $12,665 

The Coquitlam Foundation sincerely thanks all donors, fundholders, and community partners for their generosity and ongoing support in making these awards possible.